‘I’m Going To Hunt’ – Lenny Blasi Promises To Capture Worapon’s ‘Star Power’ At The Inner Circle 28
The Lenny Blasi who steps into The Inner Circle 28 will be a fundamentally different fighter from the raw, combustible striker who first stormed onto ONE Championship’s fiercely competitive weekly platform.
The 22-year-old Italian takes his polished, highly aggressive style into the bantamweight Muay Thai main event against Worapon Lukjaoporongtom on Friday, August 28. That eagerly awaited clash goes down live in Asia primetime from Bangkok’s legendary Lumpinee Stadium, exclusively for members at live.onefc.com.
Entering the world’s largest martial arts organization with abundant natural talent yet untamed power, the European standout learned hard lessons through early setbacks.
Following a humbling knockout loss to Suablack Tor Pran49 in his promotional debut, Blasi rebounded with a knockout victory over Nonthakit Tor Morsri but was then outclassed by Ferzan Cicek across three rounds.
That inconsistency forced him back to the drawing board. He addressed his defensive deficiencies and returned with clinical unanimous decision wins over hard-hitting opponents Ilyas Musaev and Katsuki Kitano. The real upgrade, however, ran far deeper than technical refinement.
He said:
“The mental part is the one that improved the most. I’m a more mature fighter. I’m much cleverer. I’ve always been a smart fighter, but before, I was only a smart fighter in the gym. When I go to fight, I was going crazy every time.
“Now I know how to use my IQ even when I fight. I’m still dangerous, I’m still aggressive, but I can do it in a smarter way.”
That undeniable maturation has brought him to the most high-profile opposition of his career. Worapon is riding a flawless 3-0 streak in 2026 built mostly on explosive finishes, including a stunning head-kick knockout of durable veteran Soe “Man of Steel” Lin Oo.
Intriguingly, the matchup has been rescheduled three times, each delay only sharpening Blasi’s hunger to finally have his moment.
The Fairtex Training Center affiliate said:
“He’s a great fighter. When I face opponents who are more famous than me, I always feel like I’m going to hunt them to steal their star power.
“If I beat him, I’m gonna steal his [popularity], you know. So for me it’s a great opportunity.”
Turning his attention to pure tactics, Blasi has dissected every dimension of the Thai southpaw’s game in forensic detail.
Far from intimidated, the Milan native plans to counter Worapon’s traditional Muay Thai arsenal with his own heavy hands and natural rhythm to force an early ending.
He said:
“His biggest strength for sure is the clinch. And his left kick is fast and is good. His elbows are nice. But I believe I can do it. I will surprise a lot of people.
“All my career, I’ve faced southpaws, so it’s not a new deal for me. But overall, I will use my instinct, and I will try to go for the KO for sure.”
Blasi Has Unfinished Business Waiting
Lenny Blasi has always brought something extra to the ring. The Italian showman thrives on atmosphere, feeds off the crowd, and consistently delivers the kind of high-octane, fan-friendly performances that leave lasting impressions.
That infectious energy finds its ultimate outlet at Muay Thai’s global mecca, where Friday night represents the fullest expression of the martial artist he has worked so hard to become.
He said:
“[Fans] can expect a great performance. They will see I will have fun, and they will be surprised by me. I will give them a great show. I think I will win by KO in the second round.”
While getting his hand raised is the immediate mission, the driven Italian is already plotting his next move. Blasi’s overarching goal is a coveted US$100,000 contract, though he admits one bitter score must be settled first.
His debut loss to Suablack Tor Pran49 left a mark that has never fully healed. The Thai veteran has since built the main roster career Blasi is chasing, and he intends to come for all of it.
He concluded:
“I want my rematch against Suablack. I will call him out after I win. I want to fight him, and I want it before he retires.
“I want him to know, because I don’t want him to escape. He needs to face me again.”
